Book an IELTS test
Book your IELTS test with the British Council in a few easy steps. Choose your date, location and format, and start preparing today. More people succeed with IELTS for work, study and living abroad.
Why book IELTS with the British Council?
With flexible dates and formats, free preparation materials and personalised support, we’ve got everything you need for IELTS success. Book IELTS with the British Council for a first-class test experience.
Take the IELTS test your way with the British Council. We offer a choice of formats, regular test dates at over 1,800 locations, and late booking options when you need them.
With the British Council, you can count on a comfortable, distraction-free environment and helpful staff to put you at ease. We’re here to help you take the test with the confidence to succeed.
Get the score you want with the British Council. We offer exclusive preparation resources to build your confidence and help you to perform at your best on test day.
If you don’t get the result you need, you can resit a single skill with One Skill Retake. Available with IELTS on computer at participating centres.
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- Brussels
- Student
Take IELTS your way
Before you book your test, you’ll need to decide which IELTS test is right for you: Academic, General Training or UKVI. Then you need to choose how you want to take the test from the options below:
If you prefer pen and paper, choose our traditional exam format available in selected markets.
Want to change your IELTS test date?
If your plans change, you can cancel or reschedule your IELTS test or choose a new date. Make sure you read our cancellation and refund policy first as some rules apply.
